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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1927
Page
23
Giants overpower Cardinals 10 to 1 as three pitchers falter. Hornsby and Farrell homer, New York offense explodes with hits and doubles. Touts and line scores indicate a decisive New York victory boosting their lead.
The Philadelphia Nationals defeated the Chicago Cubs 9 2 as the Phillies rallied in the seventh inning, stringing four hits off Osharn Cub pitcher and scoring two runs to pull ahead. Bullheat relieved Os born in the eighth after Thompson and Friberg singled, with the run in that frame scored by Thomyezyn after Gumm caught Nixon’s foul. The game was paused twenty five minutes by a heavy shower in the fourth.
Pittsburgh and Boston tied at four when rain halted play after an 11th inning stretch. Boston rallied to tie in the eighth on two singles by Pineh Hitter Fournier Kickdown and Jack Smith as the Pirates held a brief lead earlier. Weather stopped further action. June-like conditions noted with unsettled play.
The Shelton baseball team defeated Columbus 13 to 1 in the only North Adron Interdistrict league game. Steucek pitched for Shelton and Feddock for Columbus. Two West End Junin league games and several more in South End league were scheduled for today with teams Black Rocka vs Hungarian Reformed Church Time and Ramblers vs St Stephens in the West End, plus St Wichrels versus Prospects and Stated Hearts against the Roses in Somhard league.
Calvary Pin League hosts annual banquet at the parish hall with the treasury of the church providing and serving the meal. Members of the league share scores from the past season with John Belluc posting 130 high single and Utzs Hem at 403 for the high total.
The article reviews Monahan and Tunney with notes on their training and stamina. It highlights Monahan’s punching power and courage, Tunney’s superior conditioning, and expected bout dynamics. It references Dempsey, Gibbons, and other rivals in assessing who might prevail this year.
Ed Walsh, tied to the Inalls, will join the NsIlcos after completing college at Notre Dame. He is listed to debut with Central Connecticut Baseball League teams in Hanover Park against the Corbin Red Sox of New Britain. manager Chirley Woodike announced last night.
The Central team hosts West Haven this afternoon after postponement due to wet grounds. Manager James Vas arranged the game with out of town players yesterday. Tackacs or Lahra expected to start on the mound, with Deherts considered for the Harding game and Reilly possibly pitching Zethis.
Rain delayed the Central High and Milford Prep tennis clash, with Central preparing to face Wilford next week. Captain Buin leads a team training for Yale interscholastic events, eyeing players Hems Wun Bran tis Grace and Milford Lytle for the New Haven tourney.
The Congress High baseball team fell to the Apprentices by 12 to 4 in a lively game. Sakowitz pitched well for Congress while Schmidt pitched solidly for the Apprentices. Stamford and Stratford were highlighted as strong contenders ahead of the next matchup.
Harding defeated Hillhouse by a 18 to 8 score in a high scoring game. Dizenco delivered a strong pitching effort for New Haven while Harding benefited from timely hits by Michaels and Sweezy. Multiple players contributed on offense as the Presidents built an early lead and never surrendered it.
The report covers the conflict where Cobb and Simmons were fined 200 dollars by Ban Johnson after accusations of failing to halt actions. It blames Yvonne Mack and criticizes Philadelphia and Boston fans, noting riots and crowd unrest surrounding the game and calls for accountability within the American League leadership.
Elm City A C has completed arrangements for bouts at Savin Rock to be staged at the west shore. The event will feature matches throughout the day with promoters and local interests listed. authorities indicate dates and venues are set as described.
New York May 11 A handicapping note highlights Silver Fox, a prominent racehorse, possibly retired by the Hildrees stable. The gray stallion, described as powerful and versatile, faced a public setback after a recent race, with speculation about his future and potential return by a new owner.
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